San Diego GU14 Fox Soccer Channel Team Spirit award winner

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This past Weekend, Howie's 14U team received the Fox Soccer Channel Spirit Award in a moving ceremony at the Nike Banquet during the Cal South SoccerNation Expo February 21-22. Here is a video put together by Kimberly, a mom on that team, so those family and friends unable to attend can see what a great event it was! Congratulation players and families!!

Thanks Kimberly!!

Congrats to Former Howie Student Jillian Gilbeau!!

On January 17, former Patrick Henry soccer player and former student of Howie Hawver's, Jill Gilbeau, was taken as the 22nd overall pick in the 2009 Women's Professional Soccer Draft by the Washington Freedom. It just so happens that Jill and her new team will be in Los Angeles for the WPS Inaugural Match on Sunday, March 29 at 3pm at the Home Depot Center. Watch for more information!!

Howie is looking ahead

From XKSoccersandiego.com:

The San Diego Spirit Soccer Club is open for business. The club’s mission is to provide solid foundation training and development for younger players (U7- U9) through its academy program, and premium advanced training and development for older players (U10-U18) through its competitive program. Located in the Del Cerro/San Carlos/Allied Gardens area, the club’s flagship year promises to be exciting.

Effective March 1, 2009, Howie Hawver will assume the responsibility of director of soccer operations. An informational meeting is planned Jan. 15, 2009, at 6:30 pm at Grossmont College (Griffin Gate Conference Room). Those interested in finding out more about the club are encouraged to attend.
For more information, visit the San Diego Spirit Soccer Club’s website at http://www.sdspiritsoccer.com/.

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www.alsa.org
www.alsasd.org


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Media Coverage of the Howie's Day Event

It is great to see that the community beyond soccer is recognizing the importance of this event and the efforts being made.
http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/?q=373_hawver

Next Tournament, May 2009

Mark your calendars! Another Howie Benefit tournament will occur May 30, 2009 9:00-5:00 at the North County Soccer Park. More information will be posted here as we get closer, but if you would like to reserve a spot, contact Dave Ridenour at Dridenour762@aol.com

Online Auction to Benefit Howie

John Neill has been selling one-of-a-kind sculptures forover 20 years. He has put one of his sculptures, a Western Mountain Man tilted “A Man to ride the River with…” up for auction to help raise funds for Howie’s medical needs. Bidding on the auction begins on January 15--you can get to the auction and preview the sculpture at http://www.johnneill.com/.

A copy of the beginning clay rendering is shown, more images are available at John's website. All proceeds will go directly to Howie's Fund.

Please pass the word on any of your firends, family, teams, parents, fellow coaches in San Diego or out.